Subscription Box reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Subscription Box brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/workingmoms, r/SubscriptionBoxes, r/CasualUK, r/CoeliacUK, r/ZeroWaste. Top-rated brands include Stitch Fix (3.8/5), Gousto (4.1/5), BarkBox (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews148
Subreddits31
Posts41
Brands97
Products19
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#1
Stitch Fix
3.8
(13)
"I've gotten a lot of great work pieces from Stitch Fix."
"I love stitch fix and can change the time frame."
"I love it."
"I have been using Stitch Fix for years and I love it."
"I use Stitch Fix. It’s getting pricey lately but I’ve gotten the cutest outfits."
"Stitch fix!"
"I've enjoyed Stitch Fix the times that i did it in the past."
"When I switched from bedside nursing to health IT, Stitch Fix was a lifesaver for work clothes for me."
"I like stitch fix. And I get one every 3 months for my kid as well which saves me so much time."
"I’ve done stitch fix for ten years, usually pretty pleased with the pieces and price points."
#2
Gousto
4.1
(7)
"Another thumbs up for Gousto here. Been coeliac many, many years and been getting Gousto once a month for last 4 years."
"Gousto has been good for us. My wife is vegetarian which makes the choices slimmer but always had plenty to choose from."
"I hate cooking and gousto has been great with helping me adjust to gluten free life"
"Gousto seems like the most popular one for sure! Great to hear there are lots of recipes available."
"I've used Gousto for Gluten Free and they are really good with the GF stuff."
"Gousto is great and filters for GF."
"I use Gousto most weeks. You don't need to subscribe and the app makes it easy to order as and when."
#3
BarkBox
4.3
(6)
"From personal experience, I adopted a 4 month old pitsky who tore apart (not kidding) probably $800 worth of toys over the first 3 months I had him."
"Oh! And if your dog doesn’t like the treats, contact customer service and they’ll swap the treats for an extra toy!"
"BARKBOX has the best customer service ever, highly recommend."
"I got a Barkbox for my girl's first year. She LOVES the toys."
"Barkbox has an 'extra small' option for pups under 9 pounds!"
"The closest to being decent I ever saw was barkbox, and even that isn't worth doing regularly."
#4
Pipers
4.2
(6)
"Those pickled onion rings are my absolute *favourite*."
"Pipers Crisps (from Lincolnshire) are without doubt the best crisp in the UK...flavours are awesome...so much better than Tyrrell's or Kettle... Burt's comes close though.."
"Pipers are amazing, especially the Dill and Jalapeno flavour."
"Pipers - good!
Kent Crisps - good!!!!
Rhubarb and custard - good!!!!!
Flapjack - Yes baby!!!!"
"Piper's are pretty top tier crisp wise."
"Im British and I’ve only eaten pipers crisps oit of that selection of shite."
#5
Allure
4.5
(4)
"I love my Allure box"
"Each box is worth over $200 (sometimes WAY more) for a fraction of that price."
"Allure box is really good; high quality products and a good # are full size."
"They have different tiers, and usually have a good mix of well known items and hidden gems."
#6
Universal Yums
4.3
(4)
"We have enjoyed Universal Yums."
"Universal yums. Been using them 3 years. Great, but they tend to go to the same countries each year."
"For multiple different countries each month, universal yums still wins."
"My sister got her husband universal yums for Xmas. Overall it was pretty good experience."
#7
Hello Fresh
4.3
(3)
"I've been with Hello Fresh for about 5 years, and we LOVE it! It's so nice for my ADHD brain to have everything I need for dinner in one bag with instructions."
"Hello Fresh changed my relationship with food. And it's a nice way to spend some time with my husband."
"Good to know about Hello Fresh - they were the only subscription box I've tried in the past and I liked it, but that was pre diagnosis!"
#8
Pet Treater
4.3
(3)
"Zero issues. 8-9 items in our box."
"I subscribed to Pet Treater Annually on three separate occasions. I liked the variety of toys."
"I’ve heard positive things about Pet Treater."
#9
KiwiCo
5.0
(2)
"We do KiwiCo!"
"I can’t recommend KiwiCo enough. Our daughter loves it."
#10
TokyoTreat
5.0
(2)
"I subscribe to it myself because our family, especially my mom, loves Japanese snacks so much."
"Tokyotreat (much more modern snacks, you can see the current boxes and upcoming on their website)."
#11
Mindful Chef
5.0
(2)
"Mindful Chef is fantastic."
"I’ve had mindful chef, love it personally! It’s all gluten free."
#12
Rent the Runway
5.0
(2)
"Yeah rent the runway is 🔥🔥🔥 they have such amazing designer stuff, very high end and amazing quality."
"Soo many great choices."
#13
Kent Crisps
4.5
(2)
"Kent crisps are seriously good, the cheddar cheese ones 👌"
"The kent crisps and pipers might be considered 'high quality'."
#14
Le Tote
4.5
(2)
"I used it for about 3 years before the pandemic hit and I LOVED it."
"I love, love, love Letote - clothing box rental."
#15
Smokey Mountain Knife Works
4.5
(2)
"It was fantastic."
"I used to get the Smokey mountain knife works box and it was fantastic."
#16
Thrive Market
4.0
(2)
"I know thrive market because I have celiac disease and they carry a lot of gluten free products."
"Is a good option too."
#17
Sakuraco
4.0
(2)
"Sakuraco then. Made by Japanese people themselves and so it's authentic. Very well curated but also a lot of the same snacks each month."
"Otherwise get sakuraco or tokyo treat for Japanese snacks."
#18
Allure Beauty Box
4.0
(2)
"The Allure Beauty Box is a good one."
"Maybe Allure, FabFitFun, or Ipsy. They have different tiers, and usually have a good mix of well known items and hidden gems."
#19
Hungryroot
4.0
(2)
"Hungryroot is simple and delicious."
"I love Hungry Root because it's quick and simpler meals."
#20
Taste of Home
4.0
(2)
"I agree with Taste of Home."
"Taste of Home has a box."
#21
Highlights
5.0
(1)
"My 4 year old had a blast with it."
#22
Fossillocator
5.0
(1)
"Personally I was a big fan of [this Mineral of the Month] subscription box."
#23
Dropps
5.0
(1)
"I use Dropps for laundry and dishwasher soap. It’s zero waste."
#24
JCrew Sweater Blazer
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the JCrew sweater blazer (from jcrewfactory) in all of the colors they offer."
#25
Goddess Provisions
5.0
(1)
"Goddess provisions!!!"
#26
TOKYOMILK
5.0
(1)
"An elegant delight with every package!"
#27
LOLLIA
5.0
(1)
"This was my first box and I loved it! The powder and salt soak are going to make perfect Christmas gifts."
#28
Tea Subscription Box
5.0
(1)
"I have a tea subscription box, and it makes me happy!"
#29
NewBeauty
5.0
(1)
"All full-size products, varies in the number you get but the value is incredible."
#30
Dandelion Chocolate
5.0
(1)
"I personally subscribe to Dandelion Chocolate."
#31
Brannigan's
5.0
(1)
"My favourite posh crisps that we have are Brannigan's -- Roast Beef & Mustard."
#32
Twirls
5.0
(1)
"Twirls prawn cocktail are fucking lovely."
#33
CJS
5.0
(1)
"I love it and I also get 2 polishes of my choice with 2 plates for 30.00 or so and free shipping!"
#34
SnackSampler
5.0
(1)
"Our boxes are filled with snacks from smaller brands made in the US."
#35
Fairyloot
5.0
(1)
"Fairyloot is supposed to start a epic fantasy subscription, but I'd sign up now because it could fill up real soon"
#36
Copacetic Cosmetics
5.0
(1)
"Copacetic Cosmetics does a Cutie box that sends out a single shadow, mini lip, & mini nail polish + a mystery bonus item for $12/mo."
#37
Armoire Style
5.0
(1)
"I love Armoire Style for rentals - it’s been great for livening things up and my changing body shape."
#38
Sugimoto Tea
5.0
(1)
"I've had a very positive experience with them."
#39
Pupper Crust
5.0
(1)
"We switched 6 months ago and so far so happy with it."
#40
Bark Box
5.0
(1)
"They are fantastic!"
#41
GQ Best Stuff
5.0
(1)
"The GQ Best Stuff box costs only $50 and you get $200+ in merchandise."
#42
Haverdash
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Haverdash for years. Love them."
#43
GlossyBox
5.0
(1)
"Honestly if given the option I would opt for GlossyBox and just hold any of the products deemed not pregnancy-safe until after delivery!"
#44
Card Subscription Service
4.0
(1)
"My site offers a subscription service where you can pick a specific team and only receive their cards."
#45
Petite.com
4.0
(1)
"Petite.com"
#46
Flora and Fauna
4.0
(1)
"Flora and Fauna do a box four times a year, one for each season."
#47
Caffeine and Legends
4.0
(1)
"Caffeine and Legends has been fun so far."
#48
Blueland
4.0
(1)
"Blueland has nice hand soap and body wash."
#49
Kodomo Challenge
4.0
(1)
"For young kids the Kodomo challenge is good."
#50
Putting Me Together Capsule Wardrobes
4.0
(1)
"Websites like Putting Me Together have business casual capsule wardrobes and suggestions for styling as well!"
#51
Frank and Oak
4.0
(1)
"Frank and oak - Canadian based so not sure if they do Us"
#52
Grove
4.0
(1)
"Grove is a popular one that people like, though I’ve never used it"
#53
Zero Waste Store
4.0
(1)
"Zerowastestore.com lets you set up subscriptions for their products. You could curate your own “box” based on what you use regularly."
#54
Lush
4.0
(1)
"Lush for body stuff. They have a ton of bar versions of soap, shampoo, etc."
#55
BluBerrySlimeCo
4.0
(1)
"We are planning to do a new slime bundle, a best seller box and texture box."
#56
Maniology
4.0
(1)
"I sub to maniology. Not every kit is something I like but I do skip when I don't like a kit."
#57
Lantern & Wren
4.0
(1)
"I'm not subscribed to it, but I see the spoilers for Lantern & Wren and they're usually very cute!"
#58
Tea Runners
4.0
(1)
"The only subscription service I have used is Tea Runners, so have no way to compare."
#59
Curious Tea
4.0
(1)
"I've heard a few people recommend Curious Tea, who are UK based and do subscriptions."
#60
Bloombox
4.0
(1)
"Just snatched the first Bloombox for 550 yen (only for first month sadly, haha), very excited to see what they are going to send."
#61
Ipsy
4.0
(1)
"Ipsy has lots of fun stuff and isn’t too expensive!"
#62
Eyes Cream Beauty
4.0
(1)
"They have a bag or a box option. I haven’t subscribed, but have seen several fun unboxings."
#63
Nuts.com
4.0
(1)
"Definitely check them out. Sign up for emails and you get free gifts with purchase or discounts often."
#64
IPSY Glam Bag Plus
4.0
(1)
"I get the IPSY Glam Bag Plus and the Allure Beauty Box each month and it's super fun!"
#65
KiwiCo Subscription Box
4.0
(1)
"There’s kiwico, they have some neat things."
#66
Book of the Month Club
4.0
(1)
"I’d try one of the book of the month boxes."
#67
Smokey Mountain Knife Works Box
4.0
(1)
"I used to get SMKW box, and it was pretty cool."
#68
Smol Cleaning Products
4.0
(1)
"Smol do home cleaning product subscriptions."
#69
Grove Collaborative
4.0
(1)
"Grove or Mightynest are two options that I’ve used in the past."
#70
Eyes Cream
4.0
(1)
"Eyes cream and Lurella are 2."
#71
MM LaFleur Subscription Box
4.0
(1)
"MM LaFleur used to have an option to send a box based on your preferences, and the clothes I got in that box are the ones I still reach for five years later."
#72
Nuuly Clothing Rental
4.0
(1)
"I did the Nuuly box before covid/wfh, they have brands like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, & Free People if those are your style."
#73
Ann Taylor Subscription Box
4.0
(1)
"Ann Taylor has a good one."
#74
Omaha Steaks Subscription Box
4.0
(1)
"I get a quarterly meat box from Omaha steaks. I like it."
#75
Loot Crate
4.0
(1)
"I used to subscribe to Loot Crate back in the day (quit b/c money). I loved it."
#76
Verdant Tea
4.0
(1)
"A pretty big variety, excellent and ethical sourcing, and really good information on the teas included."
#77
Monster Munch
4.0
(1)
"Monster munch pickle onion, Maynard's wine gums, golden wonder, smiths or walkers crisps its want you need."
#78
Mountain Stream
4.0
(1)
"They are quality and have excellent educational information included."
#79
Dermstore
4.0
(1)
"I feel like I for sure get more than my money's worth and I have discovered quite a few products I would have never tried through it."
#80
Boxwalla
4.0
(1)
"It's every other month, full size products, small/indie brands."
#81
Kinder Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Kinder beauty and the Allure beauty box are good choices."
#82
Nordstrom Trunk Club
4.0
(1)
"I use Nordstrom Trunk club and it’s usually great!"
#83
Nuuly
4.0
(1)
"I second Nuuly- I love being on trend but hate buying the clothes because I don’t wear them enough."
#84
Nadine West
4.0
(1)
"Nadine West!"
#85
Woof Pack
4.0
(1)
"Woof Pack is Canadian, so the shipping costs will be less and no exchange rate to worry about!"
#86
Urban Tastebud
4.0
(1)
"Came across this list of 25 gluten free boxes in the US if it helps anyone."
#87
The Tea Crane
4.0
(1)
"Is worthy of some consideration."
#88
Athletic Brewing Company
4.0
(1)
"Are two good ones."
#89
Succulent Studio
4.0
(1)
"I felt they were nice."
#90
Long Wknd
4.0
(1)
"I’ve only used the lip balm and conditioner bar so far."
#91
MMLaFleur
4.0
(1)
"This one does capsule wardrobes for each month!"
#92
Kettl
4.0
(1)
"Kettl has subscriptions for green tea, hojicha, and freshly ground matcha."
#93
Tea Crane
4.0
(1)
"Quarterly club, $100, usually 2 100gram teas and 2-4 25-50 gram teas plus a small gift."
#94
Wantable
4.0
(1)
"Anyone tried wantable? I’m trying it after moving on from DailyLook, which is just OK."
#95
Unknown Subscription Box
1.5
(2)
"Such a bummer there is so much filler in this box."
"Damn gotta cancel this sub. Just really isn’t what it used to be."
#96
HaveNABeer
3.0
(1)
"Haven’t used them yet but I think it’s run by a husband / wife team."
#97
Lookfantastic Monthly Box
2.0
(1)
"The content varies in quality, I cancelled in the end it’s just doesn’t seem to be worth it."
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